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The Maha Vir Chakra ( MVC) ( lit. 'Great Wheel of Bravery') is the second highest military decoration in India, after the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.
Post-independence, first three gallantry awards namely Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra were instituted by the Government of India on 26th January, 1950 which were deemed to have effect from the 15th August, 1947.
MAHAVIR CHAKRA. Design of the Medal and Ribbon. Instituted on 26 Jan 1950 to recognise the act of gallantry in the presence of the enemy. Medal: Circular in shape and is made of standard silver, and is embossed on the obverse a five pointed heraldic star with the points of the star just touching the rim.
Jul 24, 2020 · The Mahavir Chakra (MVC) is the second-highest military decoration in India and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air....
5 days ago · Rifleman Sanjay Kumar showed immense bravery at Point 4875, fighting on despite multiple injuries. His pivotal actions earned him the Param Vir Chakra. Major Rajesh Adhikari led a mission to capture a bunker at Tololing and fought on with unwavering determination despite grievous wounds, earning the Maha Vir Chakra.
The Vir Chakra (pronunciation: ʋ iː ɾ a tʃ a kɾa, lit. ' wheel of bravery ' ) is an Indian wartime military bravery award presented for acts of gallantry on the battlefield, on land or in the air or at sea.
4 days ago · A letter was written amid icy-cold winds but carried the warmth of a duty-bound son and loving husband. Just after the Battle of Tololing, the first victory in the Kargil War, Major Padmapani Acharya wrote a letter to his father. Major Acharya died a hero's death, days after writing the letter and accomplishing a difficult mission. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra. A look at that letter on the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War.
